Description / Application
Hexyl hexanoate is a hexanoate ester obtained by the formal condensation of the carboxy group of hexanoic acid (caproic acid) with hexan-1-ol. It is a constituent found in passion fruit, apples, strawberries and wine. It has a role as a volatile oil component, a flavouring agent, a fragrance and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a hexan-1-ol.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C12H24O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 200.32 |
| MFCD | MFCD00053808 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |